Final Demonstration & Friendly Competition Guidelines

Vintage Vitality™ – Tai Chi & Resilience Training

🏆 Overview

In Week 3, each section will participate in a Final Demonstration and Friendly Competition showcasing the Sun Style Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention sequence.

This is a team-based performance, where each section demonstrates their ability to move with control, coordination, and discipline.

🎯 Purpose

This activity is designed to help you:

• Apply what you have learned

• Build confidence in movement

• Develop teamwork and coordination

• Demonstrate focus and discipline

This is not just a performance—it is part of your training.

👥 Team Responsibility

You are not performing alone.

Each student is responsible for:

• Practicing regularly

• Supporting your section

• Staying focused during the performance

You represent your section as a team.

🔄 Performance Requirement

Each section must:

• Perform the complete Tai Chi sequence

• Move in synchronization as a group

• Maintain proper posture and control

• Complete the sequence without stopping

A full-class synchronized flow will also be performed.

📏 Evaluation Criteria

Your performance will be assessed based on:

1. Synchronization

• Are movements done together as a group?

2. Control

• Are movements slow, steady, and balanced?

3. Flow & Continuity

• Are transitions smooth and uninterrupted?

4. Focus & Presence

• Are you attentive, composed, and disciplined?

5. Team Coordination

• Does the group move as one unit?

🥇 Recognition

The following may be recognized:

• Top Performing Sections

• Best in Synchronization

• Best in Focus & Discipline

Recognition will be based on overall performance and teamwork.

📐 Formation & Positioning

To ensure an organized performance:

• Stand in rows per section

• Maintain equal spacing between each other

• Follow your front line or assigned leader

• Stay aware of your position at all times

🧠 Performance Reminders

• Move slowly and with control

• Stay relaxed but focused

• Keep your eyes forward

• Follow the group—do not rush ahead

• If you make a mistake, continue and stay with the flow

Flow is more important than perfection.

🌬 Pre-Performance Reset

Before starting:

• Stand still and relax your body

• Take a deep breath

• Focus your attention

When ready: Move together.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Attendance and participation are required

• This performance is part of your program completion

• Respect and discipline are expected at all times

🌿 Closing Thought

“Move together. Stay in control. Finish strong.”